Hello, fam. This week’s countdown was just a mess. We still have the same annoying #1 song for another week and the Top 10 really isn’t looking good at all. I’ll have more to say about it in the blurbs. Also, I apologize if I haven’t gotten my posts out yet. I had a busy schedule this week and it’s been a slow process. You’ll just have to bear with me for the time being. So with that being said, here are the songs leaving the countdown this week:

• No Excuses by Meghan Trainor (#31)

The Countdown:
Last Week’s #1 Song: Never Be The Same by Camila Cabello
40. Thunder by Imagine Dragons (#40) [=] [Spent 2 Weeks At #1]
39. Tattoo (How ‘Bout You) by In Real Life (DEBUT)
38. Rockstar by Post Malone featuring 21 Savage (#38) [=]
37. Sober Up by AJR featuring Rivers Cuomo (#39) [+2]
36. Bad At Love by Halsey (#35) [–1]
35. These Days by Rudimental featuring Jess Glynne, Macklemore, and Dan Caplen (#36) [+1]
34. Havana by Camila Cabello featuring Young Thug (#33) [–1] [Spent 7 Weeks At #1]
33. Familiar by Liam Payne featuring J. Balvin (#37) [+4]
32. Love Lies by Khalid featuring Normani (#34) [+2]
31. Lights Down Low by MAX featuring Gnash (#29) [–1]
30. Let Me by ZAYN (#30) [=]
29. Perfect by Ed Sheeran and Beyoncé (#25) [–4] [Spent 2 Weeks At #1]
28. Everyday by Logic featuring Marshmello (#28) [=]
27. Finesse (Remix) by Bruno Mars featuring Cardi B. (#19) [–8] [Spent 2 Weeks At #1]
26. Sit Next To Me by Foster The People (#27) [+1]
25. On The Loose by Niall Horan (#26) [+1]
24. Him & I by G-Eazy featuring Halsey (#22) [–2] [Spent 1 Week At #1]
23. Back To You by Selena Gomez (#32) [+9]
22. Alone by Halsey featuring Big Sean and Stefflon Don (#23) [+1]
21. Nice For What by Drake (#24) [+3]
20. Done For Me by Charlie Puth featuring Kehlani (#21) [+1]
19. Let You Down by NF (#18) [+1] [Spent 2 Weeks At #1]
18. One Kiss by Calvin Harris featuring Dua Lipa (#20) [+2]
17. All The Stars by Kendrick Lamar featuring SZA (#15) [–2]
16. New Rules by Dua Lipa (#13) [–3] [Spent 4 Weeks At #1]
15. IDGAF by Dua Lipa (#16) [+1]
14. Delicate by Taylor Swift (#17) [+3]
13. I Like Me Better by Lauv (#14) [+1]
12. Meant To Be by Bebe Rexha featuring Florida Georgia Line (#9) [–3]
11. No Tears Left To Cry by Ariana Grande (#12) [+1]
10. In My Blood by Shawn Mendes (#10) [=]
9. Friends by Marshmello featuring Anne-Marie (#8) [–1]
8. Mine by Bazzi (#7) [–1]
7. Psycho by Post Malone featuring Ty Dolla $ign (#11) [+4]
6. God’s Plan by Drake (#4) [–2]
5. Wait by Maroon 5 (#6) [+1]
4. Pray For Me by The Weeknd featuring Kendrick Lamar (#3) [=]
3. Whatever It Takes by Imagine Dragons (#5) [+2]
2. The Middle by Zedd featuring Maren Morris and Grey (#2) [=] [Spent 4 Weeks At #1]
1. Never Be The Same by Camila Cabello (#1) [=] [4^th Week At #1]

#1 Song This Week One Year Ago: It Ain’t Me by Kygo featuring Selena Gomez (1^st And Only Week At #1)

Biggest Fall Of The Week: Finesse (Remix) by Bruno Mars featuring Cardi B. (–8)

Biggest Rise Of The Week: Back To You by Selena Gomez (+9)

New Entrants:
– We have only one new song entering the countdown this week. It comes from a new boy band, whose name is In Real Life with their debut single titled Tattoo (How ‘Bout You). Right off the bat, I’m pretty split on the song as a whole. I do kinda like the vocals here for the most part, and I think these guys have potential. However, where the song lacks is the production, which is a little underwhelming and I feel like more could’ve been done to make the song a little more memorable. Overall, it’s a decent song, but it’s not something I’ll be remembering in maybe a year or two.

How ‘Bout Blurbs
– We’ll start with our exit. No Excuses by Meghan Trainor was bound to be underrated. While it wasn’t something that memorable, I do kinda wish the song deserved better. For those who don’t like Meghan Trainor, I’m sure they’re happy about not seeing her currently on this chart.

– While we have songs like Never Be The Same holding at #1, we also have Psycho entering the Top 10 just to piss me off. And the sad thing is, with this song still gaining, I don’t see it going away anytime soon.

– So, Dua Lipa has three songs from #’s 18-15, two of which are right next to each other. This is one of those rare occasions in which an artist has three songs within that range. She’ll try get a fourth song in there quickly, though I’m sure
it’ll never happen.

– As expected, Back To You took a big jump in its second week. I’m not sure how this will do, but I’m hoping this will be another hit for Selena Gomez.

– On the flip side, Finesse has dropped big out of the Top 20. It had a nice run while it lasted. I’m hoping it can hang around for a little longer.

Breakouts/On The Verge:

• Pray by Sam Smith featuring Logic
• Sober by G-Eazy featuring Charlie Puth
• All Night by Big Boi

Extras/Optional Extras:

• Titanium by David Guetta featuring Sia
• Mercy by Shawn Mendes
• Chains by Nick Jonas
• Lean On by Major Lazer featuring DJ Snake and MØ
• Earned It by The Weeknd
• Love Me Like You Do by Ellie Goulding
• Hands To Myself by Selena Gomez
• Don’t Let Me Down by The Chainsmokers featuring Daya
• Pillowtalk by Zayn Malik

Top 20 Breakdown:
0 – Garbage:
20. Psycho by Post Malone featuring Ty Dolla $ign
19. Friends by Marshmello featuring Anne-Marie
18. Meant To Be by Bebe Rexha featuring Florida Georgia Line
17. Never Be The Same by Camila Cabello
16. I Like Me Better by Lauv

1 – Bad:
15. Wait by Maroon 5

2 – Mediocre:
14. Let You Down by NF
13. God’s Plan by Drake

3 – Decent:
None!

4 – Good:
None!

5 – Great:
12. Mine by Bazzi
11. Delicate by Taylor Swift
10. In My Blood by Shawn Mendes
9. Whatever It Takes by Imagine Dragons
8. New Rules by Dua Lipa
7. Pray For Me by The Weeknd featuring Kendrick Lamar
6. All The Stars by Kendrick Lamar featuring SZA
5. IDGAF by Dua Lipa
4. Done For Me by Charlie Puth featuring Kehlani
3. One Kiss by Calvin Harris featuring Dua Lipa
2. The Middle by Zedd featuring Maren Morris and Grey

BONUS: 6 – Best Song On The Countdown:
1. No Tears Left To Cry by Ariana Grande

Total Score: 66/100 = 66% (D)

Throwback Pick Of The Week: Purple Rain by Prince (1984)

Most Missed Song: Mirrors by Justin Timberlake

#1 Recommendation For The American Top 40: Tie between Seeing Blind by Niall Horan featuring Maren Morris and Let You Be Right by Meghan Trainor

Favorite Countdown Song This Week One Year Ago: Something Just Like This by The Chainsmokers featuring Coldplay (#2)

My Top 5 Picks
1. No Tears Left To Cry by Ariana Grande
2. The Middle by Zedd featuring Maren Morris and Grey
3. Finesse (Remix) by Bruno Mars featuring Cardi B.
4. One Kiss by Calvin Harris featuring Dua Lipa
5. Done For Me by Charlie Puth featuring Kehlani

My Bottom 5 Picks
1. Psycho by Post Malone featuring Ty Dolla $ign
2. Sober Up by AJR featuring Rivers Cuomo
3. Rockstar by Post Malone featuring 21 Savage
4. Friends by Marshmello featuring Anne-Marie
5. Meant To Be by Bebe Rexha featuring Florida Georgia Line

Songs That Debuted This Week One Year Ago:
Body Like A Back Road by Sam Hunt: Again, I already discussed this in my previous post. This is easily one of the worst country songs I’ve ever heard in my entire life, if you can even call it that.
Bad Liar by Selena Gomez: You know, whispering while trying to sing in the song is not a good way to impress me, not to mention the production is virtually nonexistent across the board. This was Selena Gomez hitting rock bottom. Good thing she has apparently moved on from that and produced songs like Back To You.
No Promises by Cheat Codes featuring Demi Lovato: This was definitely an interesting collaboration between the two artists. Demi has been the type of singer that doesn’t disappoint (most of the time).
Malibu by Miley Cyrus: It was a decent comeback from Miley, especially after her last album, which I was not very fond of at all. Although the song isn’t that memorable, it’s nice to see her go back to her country roots.